Maritime Museum of Townsville
Ship models; SS Yongala, HMS Pandora, USS Lexington, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Australia I, Ariel, Port of Townsville, HMAS Townsville and many more. Bay Rock Lighthouse, Wharton Reef Light Piermaster's Office, Wharf Clock Tower, Pearl Diving equipment, Shipwreck artefacts, Photographs, Books, Lifeboats, Marine Radios, Maritime artefacts.
Address:
42-68 Palmer Street, South Townsville, QLD
Tel:
0747215251
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 4:00pm, Saturday - Sunday 12:00noon - 4:00pm
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Admission:
Adult $5.00, Concession $4.00, Child $2.00, Family $12.00
Facilities:
Reference library, Guided tours on request, Wheelchair access to all areas except library, Schools program, Brochure available.
Items
Lighthouse
Bay Rock
Creator:
Timber frame corrugated iron base circular with iron panels and iron dome on top.
Date:
1886
Artefacts
Yongala
Description:
Bell, portholes, plates, deck light, bottles, letter, photos, doorhandles etc (model by mike evans)
Date:
1911
Model Ship
Pandora
Description:
W 6', H 7', Approximate full model made of wood based on admirality plans of Pandora.
Date:
1995
Artefact
Mark IV Diving Helmet
Creator:
US Navy
Description:
Brass helmet with glass latch door.
Date:
1930's
Building (Port Building)
Piermaster's Office
Creator:
Townsville Harbour Board
Description:
Small two story wooden building with observation verandahs.
Date:
1920s